Tampa Today News: President Biden Approves Milton Disaster Aid + Pasco Historic Flooding
Everything happening in town.
Hello, I am Carlos Hernandez from CarlosEats.com, back with another update for Tampa Today News. I hope you and your loved ones are safe after Hurricane Milton’s arrival. Back with another update including some news on the storm.
We’ll be back to our regular program soon and hopefully sharing some information on how to help your neighbors.
Top local stories:
President Joe Biden approves aid for Florida residents after Milton: President Joe Biden approved aid for Florida residents on Friday after Hurricane Milton. The disaster declaration includes 34 impacted counties and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, according to a news release from FEMA. Residents are encouraged to download the FEMA app or call 1-800-621-3362. They can also visit DisasterAssistance.gov. (abcactionnews.com)
Residents fight for gas after Hurricane Milton: Fights broke out across Tampa Bay as residents grow impatient with the shortage of gas across the area. Many residents have waited hours to access gas. Police are asking residents for patience as the area refuels and reportedly received over 170+ calls about fights by Friday afternoon. (fox13news.com)
Officials say Pasco County face “200-year flood event” event: Pasco County officials are warning residents that the flooding now overtaking the county is a “200-year flood event.” Residents should be prepared potential floods through the middle of next week. Over 100 people have already been rescued by first-responders. (wusf.org)
Over 50 million gallons of gas soon to be in Tampa: Port of Tampa Bay is sending over 50 million gallons of fuel to the Tampa Bay area soon, according to Creative Loafing Tampa. Officials are hard at work trying to increase the availability of gas. Hundreds of gas stations were without gas due to Milton. (cltampa.com, abcnews.com)
Former Tampa Bay Bucs player donates $100,000 to Milton relief: Former Tampa Bay Bucs player Tom Brady has donated $100,000 to Hurricane Milton relief efforts. The donation is being matched by GoPuff. Gopuff is also making bulk donations of essentials through Volunteer Florida Foundation’s Florida Disaster Fund. (heraldtribune.com)
That’s all I have for now. If you have any links you want to share for upcoming fundraisers or relief drives, my inbox is open at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.
-Carlos Hernandez